Amends the Public Utilities Act. Makes a technical change in a Section relating to local exchange telecommunications service.
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Exempts, from the definition of "aggregate extension", all contributions to a pension fund created under Article 3, Article 4, or Article 7 of the Illinois Pension Code. Effective immediately.
Creates the Prison Litigation Reform Act. Provides that the court, on its own motion or on the motion of a party, shall dismiss any inmate suit relating to the conditions of confinement or the effects of actions by government officials on the lives of persons confined in prison if the court is satisfied that the action is frivolous, is malicious, seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief, or fails to state a cause of action based upon which relief can be granted. Provides that if the court makes a determination to dismiss a suit based on the content, or lack thereof, of the complaint, the court may dismiss the underlying claim without first requiring the exhaustion of administrative remedies. Provides that before service of process on the defendants, the court shall review the complaint in any civil action in which an inmate seeks redress from a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity. Provides that in any inmate suit in which attorney's fees are authorized, such fees shall be awarded only to the extent they were directly and reasonably incurred in proving an actual violation of the plaintiff's rights protected by a statute pursuant to which fees may be awarded, and the amount of the fee is proportionately related to the court-ordered relief for the violation or the fee was directly and reasonably incurred in enforcing the relief ordered for the violation. Provides that an inmate may not bring a civil action or appeal a judgment in a civil action or proceeding in forma pauperis if the inmate has, on 3 or more prior occasions while incarcerated or detained in any facility, brought an action or appeal in a State court that was dismissed on the grounds that it was frivolous or malicious, unless the inmate is in imminent danger of serious physical injury.
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the testing of water samples.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Provides that the amount of the separation benefits shall include interest at 50% of the prescribed rate of interest per annum from the date of enrollment to the date of termination of participation. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Solid Waste Management Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the short title.
Amends the State Treasurer Act. Removes the requirement that the State Treasurer adjust each account at least annually to ensure compliance with the requirements of the College Savings Pool. Provides that the Treasurer shall limit the contributions that may be made on behalf of a designated College Savings Pool beneficiary based on the limitations established by the Internal Revenue Service (now, based on an actuarial estimate of what is required to pay tuition, fees, and room and board for 5 undergraduate years at the highest cost eligible educational institution). Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2007, distributions from certain qualified tuition programs under the Internal Revenue Code that are administered by other states are exempt from the requirement that a distribution from an Internal Revenue Code qualified tuition program be included when determining adjusted gross income for purposes of determining base income. Requires taxpayers to add to their base income an amount equal to the amount previously deducted for deposits into a qualified tuition program if the moneys are transferred from a qualified tuition program that is administered by the State to an out-of-state program. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that State officers and employees prohibited from obtaining State contracts may not receive legal, banking, consulting, or other fees related to State government bond issuances. Prohibits waivers from the prohibition. Prohibits State contractors with contracts with an annual aggregate value of more than $25,000 from making political contributions to the executive branch constitutional officers responsible for awarding the contracts. Establishes penalties for violations. Requires that each State contract bid or offer in excess of $10,000 annual value must be accompanied by a disclosure of the bidder's or offeror's political contributions to the executive branch constitutional officer responsible for awarding the contract. Authorizes the State Comptroller to refuse payments under contracts for which those disclosures were not made. Makes other changes.
Amends the Illinois Pension Code. Requires the board of trustees of the State Universities Retirement System, the Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois, and any pension fund or retirement system under the jurisdiction of the Illinois State Board of Investments to adopt an environmental real estate investment policy no later than December 31, 2007. Specifies certain minimum goals. Provides that the board of the pension fund or retirement system shall deliver to the General Assembly and Governor an annual report summarizing the progress of the board in fulfilling its environmental real estate investment policy. Effective immediately.
Urges the U.S. EPA and the Congress of the United States to ensure that the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 provide the necessary statutory and regulatory controls necessary to protect human health and the environment from the risks of industrial chemicals.
